PAINT TALK: Forget About Color When You Paint

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Hi, I am the son of two artists and began painting in my hometown of Richmond, Virginia before I could walk. I was a rare combination of artist and athlete so I moved to Los Angeles in 2008 to play football for USC. I left the team my sophomore year to focus on painting and filmmaking, applying the same focus and discipline from my football career to my art. I primarily work in oils, and spend most free days painting "en plein air" in my new home of Sarasota Florida.
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[@x7j4]

Superb example of “Value does all the work, but colour gets all the credit” I took a photo of the screen after your painting was finished then I converted the photo to black and white and your painting was an excellent value representation.

[@gabrielgraves5564]

Me, colorblind and reading the title: OwO

[@lindag3650]

I used to know a colorblind man who painted on automobiles. People had to tell him what colors to use, but he was so good with that airbrush. He was talented like Frazetta talent.

[@eoincostello4634]

I'm colorblind red green check out Irish artist Paul Henry also colorblind he inspired me to paint

[@potato686]

u should forget the gray too

[@andradegilmar]

Black and White? YES PLEASE!

[@dalehallmark9174]

Instead of a black and white study which would be fun, I would rather see a Sepia based study or maybe a sepia and ochre but that is just me. Also a night time scene that is rainy and wet would be fun.

[@mariaayala5632]

That sounds so interesting actually !!!

[@robyn905]

YES YES YES

[@patcook139]

Yes. Do a black & white please.

[@mabyonedayicanbehappy]

Just say what you mean, you want a painting video of a night time rainy scene with a sepia tone so you can make it yourself.

[@dalehallmark9174]

@@mabyonedayicanbehappy I said what I meant. However you are partially correct, I would use it as instruction to do a similar but different scene for myself. I have no interest in doing any image I see on youtube or anywhere else. Would rather do my own images.

[@HIM.9]

black and white painting pleeeease :3 and Merry Christmas to all

[@tremendousdreamyouth1017]

this is exactly the video i needed to see! ive felt so confused, bc i always try to make my paintings more colorful but always end up looking muddy. thanks for inspiring me, ill definitely try this out!!

[@ArtbyJasonABell]

...I remember when I use to be clueless about color theory and the value of color lol...now its like 2nd nature with people like you teaching and sharing your art knowledge on youtube....great lesson and explanation coach!!!

[@susanstopoulos]

Yes, I would love to see the night scene please. I have an idea for a moonlit garden and I’d love to see how to capture moonlight (especially on a human face). 😊🌘

[@hannahseasoul]

Values is something I've been struggling with in painting, and this seems like an awesome (and colourful, I love colourful) excercise to try out. Thanks for the video!

[@hoppingwren]

I've been doing some night time paintings so I'd really like to see how you tackle that - thanks Chris!

[@paintcoach]

Will do!

[@jakeselwyn6256]

@@paintcoach I second this, seeing how to handle a night time scene would be ace!

[@jakevisconti1765]

This is a great idea as a fun challenge, I'm becoming proper obsessed with your channel Much love from South Africa

[@paintcoach]

Thanks!

[@leipng]

Yes on that black & white painting!

[@1223santigato]

This video is the ultimate information needed to become a good painter, I am not kidding when I say is the perfect video.

[@moonbeamyall4007]

I have never hit subscribe button as fast as when I heard you said "I'm not a fan of blending" because I REALLY love paintings that looks like shapes of colors and if you see the painting up close it would looks like jumbled color but if you take a step back you could see the whole picture. Also I have never heard of the tips you gave throughout the video and that helps a lot!! Although I paint as a hobby and not being too serious about that, now that I've found your channel I think I might improve my skills a little. Aah, sorry for babbling too much but I've never been this excited for a ling time. Thank you for the vids please keep making these vids!!

[@jonathan5914]

Yes to the black and white. And yes to the nocturnal light scene as well. What a great idea!

[@kristinkash2210]

As I watch this I can only say. Exactly everything I needed to hear.

[@lisengel2498]

Fun to watch and it ended as a very alive and vibrant portrait. Great demonstration

[@tokieo]

Dude you and your words and your painting is amazing i’m grateful for your existence

[@susannehawthorne4423]

I loved this so much!! Can not wait to try it. YES for night scene and YES for black and white

[@patika88]

Such an AWESOME channel!!! I LOVE your artwork and your videos!!!

[@alexielmarquay]

Wow! This video just answered to my biggest struggle with using colors. Thank you so much!

[@robinmazariegos1]

Very true, I like that concept! thanks for the idea!

[@lauraorem1276]

Very helpful - can't wait to try this!

[@TheGoogilly]

Very thoughtful video. Thank you.

[@kristinkash2210]

Love this. This is perfect for explaining value

[@sttarch5150]

I absolutely have to try this exercise!

[@periottt6896]

I love this type of colorful realistic portrait

[@deborahbergren9849]

Just did a value practice based on your tutorial! Great fun and pleased with the results!

[@bcarl37d]

Amazing exercise...i love the new Mark Twain...yes,, I love how it helps with light and dark values. Thanks.

[@paypaymoney8548]

Nighttime backlit scenery and glowing lights on a dark background! I found this video on my main feed thru YT algorithm. It was a great refresher on colors vs. values thank you!

[@AWXP]

thanks, heaps of help here !

[@coloradomark2159]

Sound advice Coach. Never thought of painting in this manner but will put more thought into painting in values.

[@Drew.Hunter.Maker.Artist]

Looks like a great exercise, I'll have to try it out!

[@kristinkash2210]

This is my breakthrough lesson. Wow. Thank you.

[@prenqmooichat-box7945]

We love your channel!

[@motlba]

You make it look so easy. Painting observing the values is what I do fatal. Thank you Chris. I hope to continue seeing your tips next year 2021

[@free5pirit01]

Thank you so much for posting this! I've been wanting to try this approach and I didn't know how to tackle it. This was very helpful. You have no idea how much your videos have helped me grow as a painter. Thank you!

[@nlbhaduri]

Thoroughly enjoyed this tutorial...I forget how to use tone in my quest to nail the colour value of something and this is like FREEDOM to me! Thanks!

[@ArningEchanoPH]

thank you, you helped me a lot in making a color lighter, didn't know that I can use primary colors to make other hue lighter. subbed

[@marzpop754]

This is great!! I feel like this vid was made for me! lol. It's exactly what I've been wanting to practice on, how to use different colors other than natural flesh tones. I will certainly try this exercise via your patreon. Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful tips! I am new to your channel so I will check it out as well.

[@paulenzor6993]

Excellent demo and explanation!! Shockingly exceptional!!!!! Autobahn to artistic excellence!!!

[@ritawilbur7343]

That looks awesome, I love it! And yes on the night painting, please!

[@vflytrap7158]

love this painting, and the explanation was top notch

[@asamtaviajando8388]

This looks amazing!

[@beeflovver3897]

I wanna tHank you from the deepest core of my heart. Im a makeup artist , and you have helped me so much with this video. Thank u again!

[@jajphotog77]

That is an AWESOME painting! I love it! Twain is one of my favorite historical people. Also, like the advice about focusing on values instead of color. I'm not doing oil paintings right now but I thought I could take that idea into my digital graphic arts. Cheers!

[@DerekSiddle]

I love this video, thank you very much for sharing! seasonal greetings to you.

[@antoniadeluca2887]

This is an amazing piece of work, I'm getting out my paint brushes now! 👩‍🎨

[@juwa73g24]

I Iove this challenge you’ve presented!! Thank you! New follower🤩. I paint with acrylic but learnt a lot already.

[@sue6002]

I loved your video. Great challenge. I work with watercolor, but I think most of this is applicable. Thanks

[@JerrysartaramaArtSupply]

Thanks Chris! Neat exercise!

[@dez3332]

Another great vid! I paint tonally all the time but have never tried this exercise. I'll have to squeeze out some cheap paint and try this. Thanks!

[@miric6224]

Hello Sir, just had you recommended to me. You’re explanations are very clear and concise. However, your masterwork is also due to terrific drawing skill! Wow! Appreciate your talent, we do.

[@saltlifegull4091]

WTH, that's gorgeous!

[@NickyAspey]

Yeaaaah I'm gonna try this exercise for my next painting, I loooved the final result!!

[@claumelli22]

Excellent color advice!

[@gordonsellenartist174]

Wow that really turned out Great. Amazing Skills.🤩

[@Hitthatvape]

Improving out of sight from these vids! Thanks 🎉

[@annjelley5363]

Yes please Chris - black and white value painting!

[@joycepetrina2791]

This is just what I needed today!

[@eschelar]

I'm learning in digital, but very much enjoying the content so far. I've learned quite a bit just thinking about your instructives. Kinda crazy how young you look. Your art feels like that of a master.

[@EM8844]

man this was just what I was looking for and found it really find it!

[@fereshmahta6113]

A gorgeous portrait! I will "go get painting"!

[@Hiadica]

Big yes on the night/ glowing lights idea

[@ronanreal3003]

Yes please do black and white. I would love to see your point of view on glowing light. I've watched several videos already but feel your tutorial would be very informative. Thanks for all the content and posting such a variety.

[@ARTYCOATY]

Great art! You are very talented! very good! !! Thank you for sharing this inspiring work. I support you. I learned a lot from your work. I respect you.

[@somdebchoudhury1637]

Great advice..!👌🏻👌🏻 Could you post more ideas and advice with tutorials like these..

[@paintcoach]

Yes of course!

[@k8marlowe]

So helpful! Thank you.

[@honeygirlsapiary]

Agree with yes on black n white and the night scene

[@paulaneary7877]

Very helpful video, thank you.

[@uvonnejones-most9276]

Love your information on color, it's spot on , only thing is I can only work in acrylic paints due chronic pain issues. But I love following you.

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

I'm addicted to water mixable oils..after your video.thank you😊

[@fredericaradomska1839]

Hi, I have only discovered your channel a day ago… and I love it. Very comprehensive and energetic… great stuff. Yes, I would love to see black and white, sepia or any monochrome study. Also interested to be put on the mailing list and future courses.

[@giovannaferretti5332]

Love it beautiful it’s so incredible words escape me …..thanks so much

[@greg6873]

You are so talented...and talk so much sense...i like you and your work so much...just subscribed...😎

[@sarachauvot339]

Thanks! Would enjoy the other videos too

[@_Mooniecakes_]

PLEASE do that nocturnal scene you talk about! Those are my favorite!

[@chantelmcskimming6633]

Really like your videos! I use watercolor and I can tell your advice translates to watercolor too!!

[@jamesb2059]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you. I've subscribed.

[@lucasvidal32]

Really nice, man! Thanks for clearing things out, your videos are rlly helping me out as a beginner. Cheers!

[@paintcoach]

Glad to hear it!

[@darylsaunders-cruz3303]

I like your teaching style. I would love to see you make videos for both black and white and illuminated lights. Thank you. Keep up the good work.

[@paradoxinmotion]

"start big and work small" thanks!

[@artplussk_222]

Thank you for sharing the video.

[@davevanfunk8917]

For someone who has worked with Prismacolor pencils for years, this is really great!

[@lunarose2371]

Brilliant advice 😁🙌 and your hair 😍 oh wow!!

[@Eldiva78]

Perfect. When it's with limited pallette you can make it for paints by numbers and many people will follow you :)

[@jackiegarroutte8970]

This came out really cool and is a great idea! Would love to see both BLACK AND WHITE and NOCTURNE!!

[@jamesalston8134]

Very nice work.

[@clumsycrafter2]

Im Just a beginner and your coaching is great thanks🌻

[@virginiarparker9503]

You are very good. Thank you

[@laurenbendik2006]

so cool! i always wondered how people use crazy colors to paint something normal-looking.

[@beabear7530]

Black and white painting please. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom in art and teaching us in a way that anyone can understand. Your a blessing! God bless!

[@jillbassett1150]

Would love to see an oil painting in black/white. Thanks for all you have taught in all your vids

[@asdfghjklblahbla]

so good!! good teacher :)

[@mickywoolf120]

Yes please for black and white values 😊

[@aliceryanhill9574]

I would love to see the nocturnal scene with the lights, I’ve been trying to paint that for so long!

[@DAYbreaking_Ideas]

Yes please! A black and white tutorial would be awesome. I would alstroemerias appreciate nighttime illumination tutorial.

[@3TeensProductions]

I'm painting coach. Thanks for the exercise. Look forward to your videos.

[@paintcoach]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@BradLWoods]

I'm colorblind so this is great!

[@davemalt2451]

Fantastic demo.can’t say much more really.Just fantastic. Hope you had a great Christmas !!🎅🏼🎅🏼 😎🇦🇺

[@paintcoach]

Thanks, you too!